Well, I have made quite a few attempts to get these just right, and here they are! The no-bake lemon squares of my dreams. What, like you don’t dream of these things?! Well if you don’t, you just may after trying them. I had first attempted it with various butters like almond and sunflower seed butter, but it wasn’t quite right. Then it dawned on me that I needed my agar agar flakes to get a better consistency. I Messed around with that a bit… And happened to find out I had a recipe in my possession that would help me connect the dots from one of my go-to cookbooks, Veganomicon (their recipe posted here). Those genius ladies made me realize I needed some arrowroot powder too. Done. The crust is easy-peasy and all are edible without baking. The dates and coconut oil hold it together perfectly. Oh and of course… This is all gluten-free and vegan (use syrup instead of honey if you don’t eat honey!).
The best part about it is it doesn’t need to be overnight… Only a few hours to set. And who doesn’t love a “set it and forget it” dessert? You’re busy, you’re getting stuff done, and then you also made lemon squares… Because that’s how you roll.
gluten-free & vegan
Crust:
Topping:
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18 comments
These were delicious! I made them for a co-worker’s birthday and they were a hit!
That makes me so happy to hear, Katelyn!! 🙂 Glad you guys enjoyed them. xo
Yum!! I also love that you use turmeric in these. I just love how turmeric gives foods a bright yellow color plus some added nutrition 🙂
Thanks, Vivian! I love sneaking turmeric in wherever I can 😉
Love your take on lemon bars, Alison. These look gorgeous and absolutely delicious. Agar agar is such a magical ingredient! 🙂
Thanks so much, Audrey! I agree– agar agar is everything!
Delicious, Alison! I have Veganomicon too and it is such a great resource! I’ve made many things from it and continue to be inspired! These look delicious and I love their color! Thank you for sharing!
Isn’t it an awesome resource?! Thanks so much, Traci!!
I have friends coming over next week. Can’t wait to make them 🙂
Awesome!! Hope you and your friends love it!
Hey again, I just realized I have agar agar powder instead of flakes : What do I need to do? Any tips? Making this tomorrow 🙂
How did it go, Charanya!!? xo
OMG! 5 stars <3The best ever. I am making a second batch already. I made 1/2 of the quantity. My husband and I finished them nothing left for our friends to have. (We’re terrible hosts, right???). Am making it in a spring-form base now. Too lemony for me, but added extra sweetener. Also, I think you missed out where to add almond milk in. I added it with sweetener. Agar-agar worked perfect. Am taking step-by-step photos for my blog. Will definitely link it back to yours.
Woohoo! So glad you guys cleaned the plate 🙂 and hey, it happens… after all you had to test it out before serving, right?! It’s polite and thoughtful is what it is. 😉
Thanks for the feedback! You’re right, I forgot the milk step… I added it in at the end but I don’t think it matters much, will edit that right now. Can’t wait to see yours!
Awww. you made me feel better. You have no idea how gorgeous it turned out. I made a cake instead of squares 🙂 My blog turns 1 this 20th. Posting it then 🙂
I am making some chocolate drizzle for the top. I think it will cut through the lemon’y’ness.
Thanks for the recipe Ali <3
No problem! I’ve used this guide as a good conversion chart in the past: http://www.vegsource.com/talk/recipes/messages/51571.html
So, you should use 1 ½ TEASPOON POWDER instead! Hope this helps!
No bake?! Speaking my languageeeeee!
Score!!! 😉